Kevin asked my opinion about when to open a while back. I think we agreed that it would be at least mid-May, maybe later. A week without rain would help matters a lot. What he's looking for is something to tell the riders who keep calling and asking if not now, when? It's hard to offer anything definitive, but the trails there never seem to firm up before the trees leaf out. Cause and effect? Maybe.
FWIW, he told me the DNR had decided to open the trails for snow biking next year. I think this applies to all state parks. Sounds like the bike trails at Blue Mound may be closed to everyone from March to mid-May. This would include hikers.
Sorry the nice weather didn't translate into an early opening. We're taking the opportunity that comes from not having approval for new construction and fixing some of the beginner section. We're digging out black silt type dirt which has no strength when wet, and replacing it with gravel.
Walt
